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The Little Haven Hotel On The Beach

The Little Haven Hotel On The Beach

River Drive, Littlehaven, South Shields, Tyne & Wear, South Shields, NE33 1LH, United Kingdom

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Free parking

Restaurant

Beachfront

Free wifi

Room service

Beach

Kid-friendly buffet

Bar

The Little Haven Hotel On The Beach

Welcome to The Little Haven Hotel On The Beach, your cozy seaside escape nestled in the charming South Shields! Just a stone's throw from the beach and only 0.6mi from the city center, this delightful 3-star haven boasts stunning views and is perfect for both relaxation and adventure. With prices starting from just $96, you’ll find that a delightful and affordable getaway awaits you at River Drive, Littlehaven, South Shields, Tyne & Wear.

There's no shortage of fun at The Little Haven Hotel On The Beach! Enjoy free breakfast to kick-start your day, then dive into the array of amenities including free parking, sumptuous on-site dining, and a beachfront for sunbathing and beach games galore. The hotel also caters to families with kid-friendly buffets, making it a breeze for parents to keep the little ones happy. Whether you’re sipping a cocktail at the bar or enjoying room service on your private balcony, there's a myriad of ways to unwind.

With over 1,300 glowing reviews, The Little Haven Hotel On The Beach receives high marks for its welcoming staff and services, proving it to be a favorite among travelers. From the beautiful gardens perfect for picnics, to the modern comforts like free Wi-Fi and non-smoking rooms, you’ll find everything you need right at your fingertips. Embrace the delightful atmosphere as you plan your escape at this quaint coastal gem!

When hunger strikes, your taste buds will be in for a treat at The Little Haven Hotel On The Beach's on-site restaurant, Boardwalk. With a delicious range of cuisines that embrace everything from American to Mediterranean, you're sure to find something to savor. Whether you’re indulging in a romantic dinner with seafood specialties or enjoying a fun family meal featuring kid-friendly options, the ambiance is just right for any occasion. The Boardwalk strikes the perfect balance with its family-friendly charm and modern, traditional touches, ensuring an enjoyable experience for everyone involved!

For the ultimate beachfront experience, take a stroll along the sandy shores just steps from your door. Unleash your inner beach bum while sunbathing, enjoy a game of frisbee, or engage in a spontaneous sandcastle-building contest with friends or family. South Shields offers a range of beach activities right at your fingertips, so pack your sunscreen and get ready for a day filled with sun-soaked fun! And don’t forget to explore the charming local shops and seaside attractions, where there’s always something exciting happening.

As the sun sets over the horizon, return to The Little Haven Hotel On The Beach for a relaxing evening. Unwind with a refreshing drink from the bar, or take delight in the stylish decor of your room while you stream your favorite shows with free Wi-Fi. With plenty of enjoyable amenities and the warm, welcoming atmosphere of The Little Haven, you’ll feel right at home. From playful mornings to enchanting evenings, every moment spent here is bound to create lasting memories in this captivating coastal hideaway!

Closest airports

Newcastle International Airport

10.7mi

Durham Tees Valley Airport

34.4mi

Most popular amenities

Free parking

Restaurant

Beachfront

Free wifi

Room service

Beach

Kid-friendly buffet

Bar

Parking On Site

24-hour front desk

Non-smoking rooms

Elevator

Kids' meals

Picnic area

Garden

Balcony

Upper floors accessible by elevator

Free toiletries

View

Bathtub

Rooms

Double Room in The Little Haven Hotel On The Beach

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Double Room

1 Queen Size Bed

20 sqft

Private Bathroom

Bathtub

Flat-screen TV

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Experience comfort and relaxation in our double room, featuring a stylish Queen size bed, private bathroom with a bathtub, and a flat-screen TV. Wake up refreshed and enjoy complimentary tea or coffee as you start your day.

Superior Double Room in The Little Haven Hotel On The Beach

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Superior

1 Queen Size Bed

30 sqft

Private Bathroom

Bathtub

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Flat-screen TV

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Stay in our luxurious Superior Double Room, featuring a spacious 32 sqft of elegant comfort. With a private bathroom, bathtub, and stunning views, along with modern amenities like a flat-screen TV and free toiletries, you'll have everything you need for a perfect stay.

Double Room with View in The Little Haven Hotel On The Beach

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Double Room, View

1 Queen Size Bed

20 sqft

Private Bathroom

Bathtub

View

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Indulge in comfort and luxury with our Double Room with View, featuring a spacious 22 sqft room and a breathtaking view. Unwind in a private bathroom with a relaxing bathtub, enjoy entertainment on a flat-screen TV, and wake up to the perfect cup of tea or coffee.

Twin Room with View in The Little Haven Hotel On The Beach

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Room - 2 Twin, View

2 Twin Beds

20 sqft

Private Bathroom

Bathtub

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Our Twin Room with View is perfect for 2 adults seeking a comfortable stay in a spacious room with a breathtaking view. Enjoy the convenience of a private bathroom, bathtub, and flat-screen TV, making your stay even more enjoyable.

Twin Room in The Little Haven Hotel On The Beach

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Room - 2 Twin

2 Twin Beds

20 sqft

Private Bathroom

Bathtub

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Stay in our inviting Twin Room featuring two comfortable Twin beds, a private bathroom with a bathtub and shower, a flat-screen TV, and a tea/coffee maker. Enjoy the convenience of an elevator and delightful amenities like free toiletries, towels, and a hairdryer for a pleasant stay.

King Suite with Balcony in The Little Haven Hotel On The Beach

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Suite, Balcony

1 Queen Size Bed

65 sqft

Private Bathroom

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Bathtub

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Indulge in luxury and relaxation in our spacious King Suite with Balcony, featuring a private bathroom, cozy fireplace, and stunning views. Unwind in style with a flat-screen TV, bathtub, and complimentary tea/coffee in this elegant suite.

Twin Room - Disability Access in The Little Haven Hotel On The Beach

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Room - 2 Twin, Accessible

2 Twin Beds

20 sqft

Private Bathroom

Bathtub

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Stay comfortably in our Twin Room - Disability Access, with 22 sqft of space and 2 twin beds. Enjoy the view, relax in the bathtub, and watch your favorite shows on the flat-screen TV. With disability-friendly features and a private bathroom, your stay will be convenient and enjoyable.

Family Suite in The Little Haven Hotel On The Beach

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Family Suite

1 Sofa Bed

1 Queen Size Bed

30 sqft

Private Bathroom

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Welcome to our Family Suite, a spacious and comfortable suite with a beautiful view, equipped with a private bathroom, bathtub, and a flat-screen TV. Perfect for a family of four, it offers a queen size bed and a sofa bed for a relaxing stay.

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Executive Suite

1 King Size Bed

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Accessible Room

Flat-screen TV

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Wheelchair accessible

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Junior Suite

1 King Size Bed

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Guest reviews

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2,574 reviews

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Featured reviews:

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Sharon

10

December 2023

The room which was the penthouse suite was excellent, We have stayed in many hotels,but not like that one the views were to die for balcony at each end of the room one in the bedroom and one in the living room

The buffett breakfast could have been warmer, we booked for 9.15 and were struggling to find bread, butter and milk jugs a lot of things had not been replenished, they seemed to be short staffed on boxing day. The conservatory is dated and could do with a face lift

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Roy

9.1

February 2025

The location is great, right on the mouth of the river. It was great to see the big ships coming into and out of the harbour. The hotel is has ample parking and is located just a short walk, on a pathway to the town and sea front amusements. The hotel is very clean and the rooms are in really good condition (no tatty/deteriorating furniture). The dining room is spacious and the food is very good, with decent sized portions, at a fair and competitive price.

I was in room 222 - There is an intermittent rumbling/bubbling noise which goes on for quite sometime. It sounds like an emersion heater warming up in the little room between 222 and 224.

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Ruth

8.2

September 2024

Location is perfect, rooms with a sea view are excellent. The fact that even though the breakfast was a buffet all cooked food was covered and hot. Option to have fried or poached eggs, cooked on request, restaurant staff very friendly and obliging...

Bathroom, could do with updating showers, handles to assist getting in and out, as showers are over the bath and not so easy to get in and out especially for older or less able people. Everyday there was a shortage of baked beans and hash browns, might seem trivial but surely it's a simple thing to have plenty of. Went with a few of the family, seems everyone had hot chocolate sachets in room except ours... room never had a safe but others did....

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Betsmum

8.2

February 2025

Lovely hotel.. Beachfront location with a funfair and restaurants a short drive away.. Parking right outside with plenty is spaces. It's a parking eye system so car registration is logged in reception area. Reception area is welcoming and check in quick. Room 206 which is what we had faced onto the sea and estuary which saw many ships sail through and past the hotel when we stayed. Hubby watched the sunrise just over the estuary this morning. Furnishings a little dated but this did not detract from our stay. It was functional. Bed super comfy and spare pillows available in room... Bathroom a good size with bath and shower. Peaceful nights sleep.. Heater in room and towel rail in bathroom warmed the rooms quickly. Food is reasonably priced and they have 1 2 or 3 courses in the restaurant for a good price every night. Staff super in the restaurant. We had the prawn cocktail, salmon and cheesecake and soup, burger and cheesecake with drinks including a bottle of wine for £88. Good stay overall .

Room. 206 appeared to be over the kitchen area. No fans going etc but you could hear most of what was going on in there when the restaurant was open. Overall, quiet, just a few niggles with banging about when the kitchen was open and we were in our room. . Window did not open and there was no key so wasnt able to feel the sea breeze in our room.

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Janet

10

February 2025

Lovely location. We received a warm welcome and were quickly sorted out with our room. We had a wonderful view of the mouth of the river and across to Tynemouth and even though we live fairly locally we were impressed. Took a little bit of time to get the heating right in the room by trial and error but once sorted it was fine. The room was very clean and we had a comfortable night. The breakfast was excellent. It was good to be served the breakfast as it was still hot rather than open trays when it’s a buffet. Scrambled egg was particularly good. The staff in the breakfast were very pleasant and it was very efficiently organised.

The were no negatives at all.

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Violet

9.1

December 2024

Location, room, breakfast. Everything really

"Not Like" is too strong for one tiny niggle. We came back to hotel at 10 pm and went to order a sandwich or something light to eat. However Meals stopped at 8pm. I then asked at reception if we could order room service but that too was unavailable as kitchen closed at 8pm. The receptionist did say we could order a take away and if we wanted they would supply us with plates etc. and we could eat in our room or at one of the tables. That was a good suggestion but we weren't hungry enough for a take away. Fault really lay with us for not checking and just assuming we'd be able to order a light snack later in the evening. Enjoyed our breakfast even more next morning.

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Jenny

9.1

September 2024

Really friendly staff at reception & restaurant & lovely breakfasts. Excellent service from the staff member who supported the Wake for my brother in law on 28th. Excellent layout & presentation of the room for the above & delicious food provided. On booking through Booking.com then liasiing with reception staff, a reallocation of a ground floor room with a river view was easily agreed. Great for viewing the busy river traffic including cruise ships to Amsterdam. Nothing was too much trouble for anyone.

Not an easy situation to manage by the hotel but being on the ground floor it was difficult when people sat outside the bedroom window on the bench to have a smoke. Everything else was perfect.

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Popescu

8.2

November 2024

The location is beautiful, we had the opportunity to see some very interesting ships go past. The restaurant has nice food.

The receptionist asked for my full card details, including the security no, despite the fact that I had already paid. My card has been recently frauded, so I felt very uncomfortable. I also felt it is insulting to assume that we will trash the room. The room was cold and didn't really warm up well. The staff serving breakfast were rather rude, and I felt as if I was given pitty food, despite having paid for breakfast. Our experience would have been much better if not for this.

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Sue

8.2

November 2024

The room was very clean and well equipped, with a pleasant view out towards the river The staff were all very pleasant-mannered and polite. The catering staff were extremely helpful, and took care to discuss and help with my food allergy (gluten intolerance) and I had a very pleasant evening meal with a gluten-free beer as well.

The actual location of the hotel is lovely, but I was a little concerned before I arrived about walking there (solo traveller) from the Metro station after dark as it is isolated and the adjacent park was the scene of anti-social behaviour last year at the same time (week of bonfire night). But I needn't have worried. Streets were well lit and I had a pleasant walk.

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Green

10

August 2024

The hotel is in a great location for the beach it is within walking distance of the show ground the staff care about you , the food is much better than you are going to expect it to be,the rooms are great the views are amazing the hotel is well worth the money paid 😀 I have stayed here many times and I am planning to stay here again I am extremely pleased with my stay and I am extremely grateful to all the staff who have helped me during my stay thank you so very much 😀 😊 I hope to see you all again soon

There is nothing to dislike about this hotel or the staff

Points of Interest Around The Little Haven Hotel On The Beach

Attractions

Newcastle Castle

7.8mi

Durham Castle

17.1mi

National Museum of the Royal Navy Hartlepool

23.5mi

Alnwick Castle

30.4mi

Restaurants

Boardwalk

Cuisines

  • American
  • British
  • French
  • Indian
  • Israeli
  • Italian
  • Mediterranean
  • Mexican
  • Seafood
  • Steakhouse
  • Tex-Mex
  • Local
  • GrillBbq

Ambiances

  • Family Friendly
  • Traditional
  • Modern
  • Romantic

Amenities of The Little Haven Hotel On The Beach

Free parking

Restaurant

Beachfront

Free wifi

Room service

Beach

Kid-friendly buffet

Bar

Parking On Site

24-hour front desk

Non-smoking rooms

Elevator

Kids' meals

Picnic area

Garden

Balcony

Upper floors accessible by elevator

Free toiletries

View

Bathtub

Stay rules - The Little Haven Hotel On The Beach

  • Check-in / Check-out

  • Pets

  • Internet

  • Age restrictions

  • Curfew

  • Parking

  • Children and beds

  • Cards accepted at this property

Frequently Asked Questions - The Little Haven Hotel On The Beach

When are the check-in and check-out times for The Little Haven Hotel On The Beach?

The designated check-in period at The Little Haven Hotel On The Beach begins at 02:30 PM. As for check-out, it's before 10:30 AM.

Does The Little Haven Hotel On The Beach provide parking options?

Yes, there is free on-site parking available at The Little Haven Hotel. It is public parking and no reservation is necessary.

What's the nightly rate at The Little Haven Hotel On The Beach?

Starting rates at The Little Haven Hotel On The Beach begin from $96. However, prices can vary based on room type and selected dates. Please enter your dates for accurate pricing.

What are the room types available at The Little Haven Hotel On The Beach?

At The Little Haven Hotel, there are several types of rooms available. They offer double rooms, superior double rooms, family suites, twin rooms, and king suites with balconies. The rooms range in size from 22-65 sqft and accommodate 2 adults. Smoking is not allowed in any of the rooms. The beds vary between queen-size beds and twin beds.

What are the main attractions at The Little Haven Hotel On The Beach?

Guests at The Little Haven Hotel have a variety of leisure amenities to enjoy during their stay. The hotel is located beachfront, offering easy access to the beach for sunbathing, swimming, and water activities. For those looking to relax and enjoy a drink, there is a bar available on-site.

In addition to the beach and bar, guests can also have fun with the karaoke amenities. Singing their favorite songs can be a great way to spend an evening. Furthermore, the hotel offers a fireplace, providing a cozy and warm atmosphere for guests to unwind and socialize.

For dining options, guests have the convenience of having the Boardwalk restaurant on-site. The restaurant offers a range of cuisines including American, British, French, Indian, Israeli, Italian, Mediterranean, Mexican, Seafood, Steakhouse, TexMex, Local, and Grill BBQ. The restaurant's ambiances cater to different preferences, making it suitable for families, couples, and all types of diners.

Are there restaurants located within The Little Haven Hotel On The Beach?

Yes, The Little Haven Hotel has a restaurant on site called Boardwalk. Boardwalk offers a range of cuisines including American, British, French, Indian, Israeli, Italian, Mediterranean, Mexican, Seafood, Steakhouse, TexMex, Local, and GrillBbq. The restaurant provides various ambiances, including FamilyFriendly, Traditional, Modern, and Romantic.

Can I use my credit card at The Little Haven Hotel On The Beach?

Yes, you can use your credit card at The Little Haven Hotel. They accept American Express, Mastercard, Visa, Maestro, and Solo. However, they also accept cash as a payment method.